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| 11/29/2016

Florida losing out as movie location due to lack of incentives

The sign at the state line says Florida is “Open for Business,” but that’s not necessarily true when it comes to making movies. Hundreds of Florida film professionals are leaving the Sunshine State for Georgia, because Georgia offers filmmakers a 20 percent rebate on everything they spend. More from WJXT and NBC-2.

Jacksonville-based Crowley awarded contract with Department of Defense potentially worth $2.3 billion

The U.S. government extended its relationship with a Jacksonville shipping and transportation company by awarding a contract potentially worth $2.3 billion over seven years for freight services supporting the Department of Defense. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Gov. Scott given 3 finalists to consider for Supreme Court

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will pick a new state Supreme Court from one of three finalists. A state nominating panel on Monday interviewed 11 applicants for the job and then whittled down the list before coming up with a list for Scott. More from the AP.

Column: Reinsurance saved Florida from catastrophic losses

While this year’s storms Hermine and Matthew brought an end to the state’s decade-long hurricane drought, they easily could have been stronger or cut a more destructive path. Part of the luck Florida has experienced over the past decade is due to the reinsurance market. More from the Tallahassee Democrat.

BlueGrace Logistics doubles job creation goal; plans to add 300 more jobs

Governor Rick Scott this week highlighted recent job growth at BlueGrace Logistics, a transportation management company in Riverview. Over the past year and half, the company has created nearly 300 new jobs, more than doubling their job creation goal announced in 2015. More at Florida Trend.

Florida History
The Geologic History of Florida

For tens of millions of years, most of Florida was separated from the rest of North America by the Georgia Channel Seaway. Eventually, the water receded and Florida became a visible extension of North America, but with a distinctly different foundation than the rest of the continent.

» More from Florida Today.

Out of the Box
$100 Golden Donut Coming to South Florida

South Floridians with expensive taste can now indulge in a pricey pastry that became a viral internet sensation earlier this year. The golden donut, created by the owners of the Manila Social Club in New York City, is a spectacle to anyone with a sweet tooth.